Briefcase 1 US has recognised India as a major defence partner. QUICK FACTS Under the 'Major Defence Partner' recognition, the US will continue to work toward facilitating technology sharing with India to a level commensurate with that of its closest allies and partners. The US has recognised India as a "major defence partner", a significant development which paves the way for the country to be treated on a par with America's closest allies for defence related trade and technology transfer. India and the US also finalised text of an Information Exchange Annex under the Joint Working Group on Aircraft Carrier Technology Cooperation. "Noting that the US-India defence relationship can be an anchor of stability and given the increasingly strengthened cooperation in defence, the United States hereby recognises India as a Major Defence Partner," said a joint statement issued after Prime Minister Narendra Modi held talks with US President Barack Obama.

Source: India Today June 08, 2016 06:54 UTC